Intentional Disclosures
Intentional Disclosures
Intentional Disclosures are disclosures of private data that occur with deliberate disregard of established policies and procedures.
All members of the workforce are obligated to report any known or suspected intentional disclosures of private data immediately. Examples of intentional disclosures include, but are not limited to:
- Gaining access to private data by deliberately circumventing security measures, by using someone else’s password, or by other fraudulent means;
- Negligently disclosing private data to unauthorized persons (i.e., without verifying the person’s identity or authority to receive the data);
- Disclosing private data with intent to harm others by, or to personally profit from the disclosure;
- Purposefully compiling and saving unencrypted private data on portable computers or computer media.
Intentional disclosures are Privacy Incidents and may result in disciplinary action by the University. Depending upon the incident, the individual responsible for an intentional disclosure may also face civil and criminal penalties.
If you’re unsure, err on the side of reporting. We are here to Help! Questions or comments can be submitted through the Helpdesk system by selecting “Information Privacy.”